Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress administrator using a vulnerable plugin version could make the site read and display files outside the intended CSV import location. This could expose sensitive server information, but the attacker must already possess a high-privilege account. The supplied evidence does not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Schedule prompt remediation through the normal WordPress update process. Elevate priority for internet-facing sites with multiple administrators or suspected credential compromise. The vulnerability can expose confidential server data, but supplied evidence indicates high privileges are required and does not establish active exploitation.
Technical view
Import and export users and customers versions before 2.4.3 inadequately restrict file paths during CSV import, enabling an authenticated high-privilege user to read files accessible to the web process. The issue is classified as CWE-22. CVSS 3.1 scores it 4.9, with high confidentiality impact but no stated integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running a version before 2.4.3. Practical risk is greatest where administrator accounts are shared, compromised, or granted to less-trusted users. The source bundle does not identify affected hosting configurations or specific readable files.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector describes remote network access, low complexity, high privileges, and no user interaction. WPScan is tagged as an exploit reference, but the supplied material provides no evidence of exploitation in the wild, and CVE-2025-15673 is not listed as KEV in the bundle.
Researcher notes
The core weakness is insufficient pathname restriction in the CSV import read-and-display flow. Validation should focus on version confirmation, authorization boundaries, logging, and least-privilege filesystem access. The bundle does not disclose implementation details, affected operating systems, specific target files, or confirmed public exploitation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites using this plugin and record installed versions.
- Update affected installations to version 2.4.3 or later.
- Restrict administrator access to trusted personnel and remove unnecessary accounts.
- Review vendor and WPScan guidance for any additional remediation details.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the plugin version is 2.4.3 or later on every site.
- Verify no outdated plugin copies remain in deployment images or backups restored to production.
- Review administrator accounts and recent privileged activity for unexpected CSV imports.
- Confirm web-process file permissions follow least privilege.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.23.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b1cf540a-1249-4f51-b9a3-804c77ebfd24/CVE reference, WPScan · exploit, vdb-entry
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.